Work products that demonstrate each child’s growth and progress over time

Anecdotal notes regarding behavior or learning needs/accomplishments

Observations regarding outcomes and individualization

Portfolio Contents and General Plan:

Photo of child(2 times a year) active in a center, date and write comments

Self portrait (3 to 4 times a year) date and write child’s name

Name writing sample (3 to 4 times a year) date and write child’s first name for child to use as a model, first letter upper case and remaining letters lower case if child masters first name then add last name

Art or Writing sample (monthly) examples for writing sample…letters of the alphabet or numbers written by the child, date and write child’s name

Observations (domains/indicators…monthly)

Anecdotal notes (jotting…weekly)

Early Language and Literacy Checklist (completed in Nov & April)

Completed LAP-D work such as the diamond cutting sheet, etc.

Provide all contents of Portfolio to Parent/Legal Guardian upon completion ofschool year

Who is Responsible for Completing Portfolios:

Teacher(Sept-May)

Teacher Aide(Sept-May)

Who is Responsible for Monitoring Portfolios:

Local Program Directors (Portfolio Content Checklist)

Agency Program Director-Education Specialist or Management Team (General Field Monitor)

Note:Refer to your National Head Start STEP Teacher’s Manual for examples.

2109 SE J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

Phone: (479) 636-7317Fax: (479) 268-5463Phone: (479) 202-4968

Our Affiliates

Northwest Arkansas Head Start, Inc is an active member in the National Head Start Association and the Arkansas Head Start Association.